1979 Buick Century vs. 1984 Renault 11
To start off, 1984 Renault 11 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1984 Renault 11. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 495 kg more than 1984 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 11. (102 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1984 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Century | 11 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
